Mix Diskerud

Born in Oslo, Norway, to an American mother and Norwegian father, Diskerud started his career in Frigg,{{cite news |url=http://www.stabak.no/content/view/2688/414/ |title=Mikkel Diskerud på landslaget |last=Tveit |first=Morten |date=April 23, 2008 |publisher=Stabæk Fotball|language=no |access-date=March 23, 2009}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}} and was discovered by Stabæk during a district tournament in Oslo.{{cite news |url=http://www.nettavisen.no/sport/fotball/tippeligaen/article2530755.ece |title=Stortalent kan droppe Norge |last=Vik |first=Marius |date=February 6, 2009 |work=Budstikka |language=no |access-date=March 23, 2009}} He joined their junior team in 2005, at the same time attending the sport school Norwegian College of Elite Sport. Starting in the 2006 season,{{cite news |url=http://www.budstikka.no/sec_sport/sec_fotball/article90026.ece |title=Stabæk 2 stjal poeng |last=Øen |first=Sindre |date=June 10, 2006 |work=Budstikka |language=no |access-date=March 23, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402100726/http://www.budstikka.no/sec_sport/sec_fotball/article90026.ece |archive-date=April 2, 2015 |url-status=dead }} he played regularly for the club's B team in the Norwegian Second Division over the next seasons. In 2008, he also helped the club's junior team win the Norwegian Junior Cup (U-19).{{cite news |url=http://www.budstikka.no/sec_sport/sec_stabaek/article208082.ece |title=Stabæk norgesmestere |date=November 1, 2008 |work=Budstikka |language=no |access-date=March 23, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402115710/http://www.budstikka.no/sec_sport/sec_stabaek/article208082.ece |archive-date=April 2, 2015 |url-status=dead }}

He made his debut for the first team in a 2008 Norwegian Football Cup match against Vestfossen.{{cite news |url=http://www.budstikka.no/sec_sport/sec_stabaek/article189159.ece |title=Diskerud helt i skyene |last=Sjølie |first=Mette |date=July 16, 2008 |work=Budstikka |language=no |access-date=April 22, 2009 }} {{Dead link|date=January 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} He was then named in the starting eleven in the 2009 La Manga Cup, scoring after two minutes in his first match.{{cite news |url=http://www.budstikka.no/sec_sport/sec_stabaek/article225530.ece |title=Diskerud helt i skyene |last=Strømnes |first=Andre |date=February 2, 2009 |work=Budstikka |language=no |access-date=March 23, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090206120517/http://www.budstikka.no/sec_sport/sec_stabaek/article225530.ece |archive-date=February 6, 2009 |url-status=dead }} He also played as a substitute in the Super Final, the Norwegian Super Cup, one week before the league opener.{{cite news |url=http://www.dagbladet.no/2009/03/08/sport/fotball/tippeligaen/stabek/valerenga/5194507/ |title=Ordentlig klønete. Urutinert. |last=Lyngøy |first=Roar |date=March 8, 2009 |work=Dagbladet |language=no |access-date=March 23, 2009}} He was benched in the opening match, but in the second match against Brann, he was allowed to make his debut in a regular first-team match. He came in as a substitute some ten minutes before full-time and scored the equalizer in the 84th minute; the game ended 1–1.{{cite news |url=http://fotball.aftenbladet.no/eliteserien/article133067.ece |title=Sjokkert Stabæk-helt |last=Hoff |first=Jørgen Bohnhorst |date=March 22, 2009 |work=Bergens Tidende |language=no |access-date=March 23, 2009}}

Diskerud was loaned to Belgian Pro League club Gent for the latter part of the 2011–12 season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/69/transfer-zone/2012/01/31/2877993/us-international-midfielder-mikkel-diskerud-moves-to-kaa-gent-on-|title=U.S. international midfielder Mikkel Diskerud moves to KAA Gent on loan with option to buy|website=Goal.com|access-date=December 10, 2021}}

In August 2012, Diskerud moved to Tippeligaen club Rosenborg until the end of the 2012.{{cite web|title=American Exports: Diskerud transferred to Rosenborg|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/08/09/american-exports-diskerud-transferred-rosenborg|publisher=Major League Soccer|access-date=November 20, 2013|archive-date=November 27, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131127042207/http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/08/09/american-exports-diskerud-transferred-rosenborg|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|last=Seltzer|first=Greg|title=American Exports: Diskerud to get extension at Rosenborg|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/11/05/american-exports-diskerud-will-get-extension-rosenborg|publisher=Major League Soccer|access-date=November 5, 2012|archive-date=March 2, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130302111538/http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/11/05/american-exports-diskerud-will-get-extension-rosenborg|url-status=dead}} After an aborted move to the Portland Timbers in late 2012{{cite web|last=Labidou|first=Alex|title=Mikkel Diskerud talks about U.S. future and failed Portland Timbers move|url=http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/66/united-states/2013/05/07/3959876/mikkel-diskerud-talks-about-us-future-and-failed-portland?ICID=OP|website=Goal.com|access-date=March 2, 2014}} Diskerud signed an extension with Rosenborg.

Diskerud scored Rosenborg's equalizing goal in the final of the Norwegian Football Cup, but it proved to be only a consolation as the club lost 4–2 to Molde.{{cite web|url=http://www.nifs.no/kampfakta.php?kamp_id=926300&land=1&t=14&u=667854&lag1=6&lag2=5 |title=Molde – Rosenborg 4 – 2 |publisher=NIFS |date=November 24, 2013 |access-date=November 27, 2013 |language=no}}

In January 2015, Diskerud signed with New York City. He scored New York City's first ever MLS goal in an inaugural match draw with Orlando City.{{cite web |url=http://www.nycfc.com/post/2015/01/13/new-york-city-fc-sign-usmnt%E2%80%99s-mix-diskerud |title=New York City FC sign USMNT's Mix Diskerud | New York City FC |website=www.nycfc.com |access-date=5 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150113174353/http://www.nycfc.com/post/2015/01/13/new-york-city-fc-sign-usmnt%E2%80%99s-mix-diskerud |archive-date=13 January 2015 |url-status=dead}}

In March 2017, New York City bought out Diskerud's contract, releasing him before the beginning of the 2017 season. He remained an NYCFC player and registered with New York City FC.{{cite web|url=http://www.espnfc.com/new-york-city-fc/story/3072782/mix-diskeruds-new-york-city-fc-exit-confirmed-with-contract-buyout|title=Mix Diskerud's New York City FC exit confirmed with contract buyout|date=March 2, 2017|publisher=ESPN FC|access-date=March 2, 2017}} Shortly after, the U.S. international was rumoured to be close to securing a loan to Swedish side IFK Goteborg which would provide "minor salary relief" for New York City FC although they would still remain responsible for paying the bulk of the player's wages.{{cite web|url=http://www.espnfc.com/story/3076647/mix-diskerud-near-loan-to-swedens-ifk-goteborg-after-nycfc-exit-source|title=Mix Diskerud near loan to Sweden's IFK Goteborg after NYCFC exit - source|date=March 7, 2017|publisher=ESPN FC|access-date=March 8, 2017}}

As part of ESPN FC's MLS Confidential annual anonymous player poll in 2017 which surveyed over 140 of the league's current players, Diskerud was named as "the most overrated player in the league"—receiving 16% of the overall vote.{{cite web|url=http://www.espnfc.com/major-league-soccer/19/blog/post/3073497/2017-mls-anonymous-player-survey|title=MLS Confidential: Players polled on pro/rel, Beckham Miami team, salaries, Donovan return, Giovinco snub, more|date=March 7, 2017|publisher=ESPN FC|access-date=March 8, 2017}}

In March 2017, Diskerud signed on loan for IFK Göteborg after failing to cement his place with New York City FC. His loan expired in late August 2017.{{cite web|title=Mix Diskerud seals loan to Sweden's IFK Goteborg after NYCFC exit|url=http://www.espnfc.us/story/3079270/mix-diskerud-seals-loan-to-swedens-ifk-goteborg-after-nycfc-exit|date=March 10, 2017|access-date=March 10, 2017|work=ESPN FC}}

In January 2018, Diskerud was announced to have signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with Premier League club Manchester City, with a source saying he would be training with the club's EDS.{{cite web|last1=Carlisle|first1=Jeff|title=U.S.'s Mix Diskerud signs contract with Manchester City|url=http://www.espn.com/soccer/manchester-city/story/3362237/uss-mix-diskerud-signs-contract-with-manchester-city|website=ESPN|date=January 27, 2018|access-date=January 27, 2018}}

Shortly after joining Manchester City Diskerud re-signed on loan for Göteborg until the end of the season.{{cite web|title=Manchester City Set Price Tag|url=http://www.mcfcwatch.com/2018/05/12/manchester-city-set-price-tag-for-american-midfielder-who-only-signed-in-january/|date=May 12, 2018|access-date=June 12, 2018|work= CityWatch}}

Diskerud was loaned to South Korean side Ulsan Hyundai for a year on July 18, 2018.{{cite web |title=Ulsan Hyundai sign Man City midfielder on loan |url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2018/07/18/0200000000AEN20180718002300315.html |publisher=Yonhap |access-date=18 July 2018}}

In June 2020, Swedish Allsvenskan side Helsingborgs IF signed Diskerud on a short-term loan.{{cite web |title=MIX DISKERUD ANSLUTER PÅ KORTTIDSLÅN |url=http://www.hif.se/news/mix-diskerud-ansluter-pa-korttidslan/ |publisher=Helsingborgs IF |access-date=13 June 2020 |archive-date=June 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200613171649/http://www.hif.se/news/mix-diskerud-ansluter-pa-korttidslan/ |url-status=dead }} Before he even played a match for the team he was in trouble after he sent a tweet. It was after the first game of the season, which HIF lost with 0–3 against Varbergs BoIS he tweeted Okay, one positive thing is that 3 points were taken by a team from västkusten. Go västkusten. That was something which the HIF supporters didn't like.{{Cite web|title=Fansen rasande på nyförvärvets skämt – då tog han bort inlägget|url=https://www.aftonbladet.se/a/rAoxWe|access-date=2021-01-20|website=Aftonbladet|date=June 15, 2020 |language=sv}} He made his debut in 18 June in an away game against Kalmar FF, which ended with a 4–0 loss. Diskerud played 45 minutes in that game.

On January 20, 2021, Diskerud signed a one-and-a-half-year deal with Turkish Süper Lig club Denizlispor.{{cite tweet|number=1351900035936608257|user=Denizlispor|title=✍️ Kulübümüz, son olarak Helsingborgs...|date=January 20, 2021}}

On July 1, 2021, Diskerud signed for Cypriot First Division club Omonia Nicosia. He helped Omonia win the Cypriot Cup in 2022 and 2023; he was in the starting lineup for the final in both seasons. Diskerud left the club in June 2023.{{Cite web |title=Επίσημο: Τέλος από την Ομόνοια ο Μιξ Ντίσκερουντ {{!}} AlphaNews.Live |url=https://www.alphanews.live/sports/episimo-telos-apo-tin-omonoia-o-mix-ntiskeroynt |access-date=2023-06-26 |website=www.alphanews.live |date=June 26, 2023 |language=el}}

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Diskerud's mother is from Arizona, making him eligible to represent the United States. He was also a Norwegian citizen making him also eligible to play for Norway. While Diskerud was playing for Norway, United States U-20 coach Thomas Rongen approached him as he was preparing to take a corner, and asked if he had an American passport, to which Diskerud answered, "yes."{{cite news |url=http://www.soccerbyives.net/2014/05/diskerud-looking-special.html |title=Diskerud looking to bring special mix to U.S. World Cup team |last=Murray |first=Caitlin |date=May 17, 2014 |publisher=SoccerByIves.net |access-date=May 18, 2014 |archive-date=May 18, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140518204921/http://www.soccerbyives.net/2014/05/diskerud-looking-special.html |url-status=dead }} In April 2008 he played a tournament for the United States under-20s team,{{cite news |url=http://www.budstikka.no/sec_sport/sec_stabaek/article175216.ece |title=Suksess for Diskerud |last=Dale |first=Richard Sveaas |date=April 18, 2008 |work=Budstikka |language=no |access-date=March 23, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080422071354/http://www.budstikka.no/sec_sport/sec_stabaek/article175216.ece |archive-date=April 22, 2008 |url-status=dead }} recording three assists during a game against Northern Ireland.{{cite news|url=http://www.ussoccer.com/articles/viewArticle.jsp_6094863.html |title=U.S. Under-20 MNT Evens Record at Campos Verde International With 3–0 Win Over Northern Ireland |date=April 16, 2008 |publisher=United States Soccer Federation |access-date=March 23, 2009 |location=Beja, Portugal |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090307225358/http://www.ussoccer.com/articles/viewArticle.jsp_6094863.html |archive-date=March 7, 2009 }} A month later, he played for the Norwegian under-18's team against the United States.{{cite news |url=http://www.fotball.no/t1.aspx?p=51831&x=1&a=226988 |title=Berget senket USA |last=Aas |first=Erlend M. |date=May 21, 2008 |publisher=Football Association of Norway |language=no |access-date=March 23, 2009 }} {{dead link|date=February 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} In February 2009, when asked about his future plans for international play, he replied that it does not really matter which country he represents. He used the phrase "first-come, first-served", meaning that he will respond to the first international call-up from either country. In March 2009 he played for the Norwegian under-19's team.{{cite news |url=http://www.fotball.no/t1.aspx?p=51831&x=1&a=245845 |title=Vi er i rute til EM-mellomspillet |last=Madsen |first=Christer |date=March 11, 2009 |publisher=Football Association of Norway |language=no |access-date=March 23, 2009 }} {{dead link|date=February 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} He later stated that he would likely accept any future call-ups from U.S. Soccer but had not heard from them since the youth tournament in 2008.{{cite web |url=http://yanks-abroad.com/get.php?mode=content&id=4497 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090321013053/http://www.yanks-abroad.com/get.php?mode=content&id=4497 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=March 21, 2009 |first=Brent |last=Latham |date=March 18, 2009 |title=Diskerud: I'd Like to Hear From the US |work=Yanks-Abroad.com |access-date=March 23, 2009 |quote=After I played for the US in Portugal, I never got a call back...I would say yes. I am very sure I would do something like that.}}

Only weeks later, after several strong performances for his Norwegian club, Stabæk, he was contacted by U.S. Soccer about attending an under-20s camp in May 2009. He had to turn down the invitation due to his role in Stabæk and that the camp schedule conflicts with the Norwegian season.{{cite news |first=Brent |last=Latham |title=US invite Diskerud to May camp |url=http://www.yanks-abroad.com/get.php?mode=content&id=4582 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090421032654/http://yanks-abroad.com/get.php?mode=content&id=4582 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=April 21, 2009 |work=Yanks-Abroad.com |date=April 15, 2009 |access-date=April 16, 2009 |quote=They asked me to a camp in Florida in May, but my team had to say no. Right now I'm pretty important to them and that's the middle of the season, so they think it's unnecessary.}} However, Diskerud traveled with the U.S. under-20 team to Egypt in June 2009 for one of two friendlies, and he scored his first goal against Egypt.{{Cite web|title=U.S. U-20 MNT Tops Egypt in First of Two Friendlies Against U-20 WC Host |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/articles/viewArticle.jsp_15073280.html |publisher=United States Soccer Federation |date=June 27, 2009 |access-date=July 2, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090702043113/http://www.ussoccer.com/articles/viewArticle.jsp_15073280.html |archive-date=July 2, 2009 }}{{cite news |first=Adam |last=Hastings |title=U.S. U20s Play Pair Of Friendlies Against Egypt |url=http://goal.com/en-us/news/1679/us-national-team/2009/06/29/1354706/us-u20s-play-pair-of-friendlies-against-egypt |work=Goal.com |date=June 29, 2009 |access-date=July 2, 2009 |archive-date=July 3, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090703140036/http://goal.com/en-us/news/1679/us-national-team/2009/06/29/1354706/us-u20s-play-pair-of-friendlies-against-egypt |url-status=dead }} His appearance in the Egyptian friendly signaled his final choice for international play for the United States, saying "I am a Norwegian-American. I would love to play for both countries, but I can't."{{cite news |first=Brent |last=Latham |title=YA Exclusive: Diskerud in the Mix |url=http://www.yanks-abroad.com/get.php?mode=content&id=4918 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090723220805/http://yanks-abroad.com/get.php?mode=content&id=4918 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=July 23, 2009 |work=Yanks-Abroad.com |date=July 16, 2009 |access-date=July 16, 2009}}

Diskerud debuted for the senior team in 2010. He was a member of the squad that won the 2013 Gold Cup. He later was a member of the squad for the 2014 World Cup, although he failed to make an appearance at the tournament. On September 10, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio, Diskerud assisted on Landon Donovan's goal in a World Cup Qualifier against Mexico. It was Donovan's last goal for the United States Men's National Team.

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• Cypriot Cup: 2021–22, 2022–23
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